Outstanding Kids Dentistry
From Baby Teeth to Teen Smiles: Complete Kids Dental Care Services
Giving kids a lifetime of healthy teeth. From the first tooth to the teenage years, we’re here for your children’s optimal dental health.
Kids Dentistry Services
When it comes to kids dentistry, parents regularly recommend us to their friends. That’s because we love working with children and always welcome them with a smile and a ‘high-five’. We believe that good oral health starts from an early age which is why we recommend parents bring their children to see us for regular 6 monthly check-ups. This will instill good habits into them and make them feel comfortable in and around the dental office.
We’re committed to first-class paediatric dentistry
It’s a common misconception that children’s primary teeth aren’t that important because they still have their permanent teeth to fall back on. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. When children lose their primary teeth too soon, it can cause crowding problems for the developing permanent teeth and negatively impact the development of the jaw bone and muscles.
Kids dentistry – Your child’s first visit
Parents often ask us when their child should first visit their dentist. We recommend this happens when their first tooth appears and before their first birthday.
This enables us to monitor your child’s tooth development using gentle and proven techniques. Furthermore, we will educate parents about preventive therapy and dietary information.
An early start in good oral hygiene is very important for your child’s dental health, during childhood but also later into adult life. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. We can help your child develop and maintain good oral habits!
We want your children to like us! This is why we make each dental visit a fun and informative experience. We believe in educating your child so they know the importance of looking after their teeth. We will demonstrate via educational videos and animations to teach them good oral habits which they can take with them into adulthood. Our children’s dentist provides essential treatments
Our dental treatments and services for kids include:
First dental visits
Check-up and clean
Early orthodontic care
Fissure sealants and fluoride treatments
Cavity detection and treatment
Mercury-free fillings
Low dose X-rays
Happy gas (for its safety and effectiveness, click this link)
Our family dentists work with parents by offering advice that enables them to help their children learn how to care for their teeth. These include tips such as:
Let your child choose their toothbrush – maybe a favourite Disney character or colour
Utilising dental health apps that are designed for kids to make brushing fun
Ensuring their child sees his or her parents following a daily routine of brushing and flossing
Kids easily pick up on anxiety, so make sure you keep things light-hearted to avoid them feeling scared. We also recommend booking an appointment for first thing in the morning before they start getting tired or irritable.
As you can see, we take kids’ dentistry very seriously while making it fun, stress-free, and as enjoyable as possible. Why not book an appointment with our friendly dental team at Available Dental Care, today and check us out for yourself? You can trust that your child will be safe during their time with us at our dental practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)?
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule provides eligible families with children aged 2-17 years old with access to a benefit of $1000* for eligible dental services over a 2 calendar year period.
What treatment does the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) cover?
The CDBS provides benefits for a range of dental services limited to tooth conservation and preventive treatments. Benefits are not available for orthodontics or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.
Who is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)?
The CDBS continues to be means tested, which requires Family Tax Benefit Part A or a relevant Australian Government payment. Check this link for further information
Your child is eligible when:
- they are eligible for Medicare
- they are between 2 and 17 years old for at least 1 day that year
- you or they get an eligible payment at least once that year.
Parents may ring our friendly staff with their children’s Medicare card number handy to check eligibility and the available balance.
*Free when services covered by the Commonwealth Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule are bulk billed by participating Practitioners for treatments provided to eligible patients.
